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Hopping that all goes well for u ... just try to relax and trust your decisions. God bless u

Lol ... by the way how are u doing post op?

I am wondering how long after surgery should be a good time to start treating the scars (mederma/silicone sheets) ... any ideas??

It was hard to find a chewable, gummy, or liquid supplement that does not have artificial sweeteners like sucralose, aspartame or high fructose syrup... and at the same time is high in folic acid and has no iron or calcium (since I have both to take separately). It took some work to put together my vitamins and minerals. I have posted my list here, and will add to it the Alive! Women's gummy multivitamins with 75 gummies, which has different ingredients than the one with 60. Just read the ingredients if u are looking for something with no artificial sweeteners. Like to know what are u guys planning to take as far as multivitamins...

She said at least 5 pounds ... in reality carbs make me hungrier for more carbs. I am trying to figure out how to take it from my diet without being miserable

Yes! It is sublingual ... hope it works good.

After 3 weeks going back and forth with vitamins and minerals ... here is what I have (will be using the first 60 days after surgery). Multivitamins: by Pure encapsulations - Pre Natal Nutrients (just because I want the folic acid). Need to open the capsule and use the powder with liquids or food. Calcium: by MRM - Cal-Mag-Zinc Liquid D3: by twinlab - D3 dots 2000IU B12: by twinlab - B12 dots 500mcg Iron: by Floravital - Iron + Herbs liquid After lots of research that is what I ended up with. Like to know what u guys will take ... thanks ;D

I am wondering how u guys r doing as far as the pre op diet. I am on a "30 days pre op diet"; · Two 8 oz. glasses of skim or soymilk milk, mixed with protein powder per day · I can have three meals a day, which can include o ½ cup of cottage cheese, non-fat ricotta cheese or non-fat, sugar free yogurt o 2-3 oz. of water packed tuna, salmon, lean chicken, turkey or tofu o Non-starchy vegies (raw, steamed, boiled or sautéed in 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil). Since my doc requested a 5lbs weight loss prior to surgery, as during this first week I am taking the carbs away not all at once. Seems like 30 days on this diet would be too much. So here is what I am doing. No rice, bread, pasta, beans, potato, no starch. Lots of salad and protein, some oat meal, protein bars and fruits in general. I am planning to reduce the carbs even more next week … and the last 2 weeks go on the diet 100%. What do you guys think??

I am wondering how r u guys doing as far as the pre op diet. I am on a 30 days pre op diet; · Two 8 oz. glasses of skim or soymilk milk, mixed with protein powder per day · I can have three meals a day, which can include o ½ cup of cottage cheese, non-fat ricotta cheese or non-fat, sugar free yogurt o 2-3 oz. of water packed tuna, salmon, lean chicken, turkey or tofu o Non-starchy vegies (raw, steamed, boiled or sautéed in 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil). Since my doc requested a 5lbs weight loss prior to surgery, as during this first week I am taking the carbs away not all at once. Seems like 30 days on this diet would be too much. So here is what I am doing. No rice, bread, pasta, beans, potato, no starch. Lots of salad and protein, some oat meal, protein bars and fruits in general. I am planning to reduce the carbs even more next week … and the last 2 weeks go on the diet 100%. What do you guys think??

There was a mistake my surgery date is 09/09 and not 9/11 as mentioned in my last post. Well ... I am really excited!! Today I had the pre op class. Just final talking about the surgery, got the RXs for the meds I will take after surgery...got the post op appointments (3 weeks) with my doctor, nutritionist, and physical activity specialist (7 weeks). Oh!! And today the nurse (from hospital) called for the pre surgery talk ... I guess that is about it!! Now, I have to work on the pre op diet and exercise. Whishing all goes well for my fellow sleevers

Today, got the phone call, my date will be 9/11 ... hopping to have something good to hope for instead of so much sadness. To be honest, I feel anxious and nervous about what is to come... second guessing sometimes. Will start the 30 days pre op diet and try to do my best with exercising as well. It is really happening! Thanks guys for being here, for the support June 21st 2013 – first appointment, pre op evaluation, and testing; Nutritionist, physical evaluation, EKG and blood drawing, took sleep study equipment home. June 26th – Psychologist, first part of testing July 1st – Sleep Study results – have sleep apnea, start using CPAP July 8th – Psychologist, 2nd part evaluation with the doctor July 16th – Pre op consultation with my doctor July 22nd – Endocrinologist – discussing nutritional and activity recommendations July 26th – Cardiologist – New EKG and testing to start physical activity August 7th – Physical testing treadmill at the hospital August 9th – start 30 days pre op diet August 12th – Pre op class at Dr.’s Office September 9th – surgery day

Pure encapsulations - it is a great multivitamin, not a cheap one ... but really helps to bust your health. They are capsules and you can pop it open - mix the powder with fluids or food as long as it is not warm or hot. Great option if you are looking for a really good one.

Now is official!! Yes 09/11 is my surgery day. Good to know I have sleeve sisters/brothers here ... let's make this day the beginning of a better life, instead of focusing on sadness and sorrow. Let's get prepared!! 33 days to go

Good luck to you. Let us know how it goes.

I dont have the date yet but have the approval already. I am thinking late Aug to first week September. Nervous and excited as some of u guys :/

Awesome! Your pre op tests is the starting point. Mine took about 5 weeks to do all. Just got the approval from my INS. Now, waiting for the date. Feeling exited and nervous about it.